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Primary city:

Belvidere, IL

Stats and Demographics for the 61008 ZIP Code

ZIP code 61008 is located in north Illinois and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.

The people living in ZIP code 61008 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also a small number of single adults and a slightly higher than average number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 61008 ZIP code is large compared to other areas of the country.

Population

34,311

Population Density

397

people per sq mi

Housing Units

12,775

Median Home Value

$144,700

Land Area

86.44

sq mi

Water Area

0.57

sq mi

Occupied Housing Units

11,884

Median Household Income

$57,806

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age:

36

Male Median Age:

35

Female Median Age:

38

Under 5

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85 Plus

Male

1,235

1,346

1,482

1,470

1,027

881

985

1,167

1,265

1,327

1,185

994

824

691

468

299

233

146

Female

1,172

1,357

1,416

1,326

882

914

1,041

1,200

1,273

1,277

1,129

980

893

716

560

431

347

372

Total

2,407

2,703

2,898

2,796

1,909

1,795

2,026

2,367

2,538

2,604

2,314

1,974

1,717

1,407

1,028

730

580

518

Male

Female

Total

Under 5

1,235

1,172

2,407

5-9

1,346

1,357

2,703

10-14

1,482

1,416

2,898

15-19

1,470

1,326

2,796

20-24

1,027

882

1,909

25-29

881

914

1,795

30-34

985

1,041

2,026

35-39

1,167

1,200

2,367

40-44

1,265

1,273

2,538

45-49

1,327

1,277

2,604

50-54

1,185

1,129

2,314

55-59

994

980

1,974

60-64

824

893

1,717

65-69

691

716

1,407

70-74

468

560

1,028

75-79

299

431

730

80-84

233

347

580

85 Plus

146

372

518

Gender

Male

17,025

50&percnt;

Female

17,286

50&percnt;

Gender

Race

White

28,149

82.0&percnt;

Black Or African American

712

2.1&percnt;

American Indian Or Alaskan Native

148

0.4&percnt;

Asian

398

1.2&percnt;

Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander

8

0.0&percnt;

Other Race

3,919

11.4&percnt;

Two Or More Races

977

2.8&percnt;

Race

Head of Household by Age

15-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85 Plus

Owner

87

863

1,881

2,240

1,815

1,259

684

215

Renter

268

641

648

478

293

241

177

94

Total

355

1,504

2,529

2,718

2,108

1,500

861

309

Owner

Renter

Total

15-24

87

268

355

25-34

863

641

1,504

35-44

1,881

648

2,529

45-54

2,240

478

2,718

55-64

1,815

293

2,108

65-74

1,259

241

1,500

75-84

684

177

861

85 Plus

215

94

309

Families vs Singles

Husband Wife Family Households

6,817

57&percnt;

Single Guardian

2,070

17&percnt;

Singles

2,527

21&percnt;

Singles With Roommate

470

4&percnt;

Families vs Singles

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 3

Households without Kids

7,049

59&percnt;

Households with Kids

4,835

41&percnt;

Households with Kids

Children by Age

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Male

216

261

259

265

257

262

289

272

266

312

274

327

273

296

314

305

335

268

248

213

Female

215

209

270

283

259

271

260

293

274

309

284

274

231

318

301

292

283

244

206

189

Total

431

470

529

548

516

533

549

565

540

621

558

601

504

614

615

597

618

512

454

402

Male

Female

Total

1

216

215

431

2

261

209

470

3

259

270

529

4

265

283

548

5

257

259

516

6

262

271

533

7

289

260

549

8

272

293

565

9

266

274

540

10

312

309

621

11

274

284

558

12

327

274

601

13

273

231

504

14

296

318

614

15

314

301

615

16

305

292

597

17

335

283

618

18

268

244

512

19

248

206

454

20

213

189

402

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 61008 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities and nursing homes nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 61008 were primarily built in the 2000s or 1939 or earlier. Looking at 61008 real estate data, the median home value of $144,700 is slightly less than average compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 61008 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 61008 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $500-$749/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 61008 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Housing Type

In Occupied Housing Units

34,001

99.1&percnt;

Correctional Facility For Adults

71

0.2&percnt;

Juvenile Facilities

0

0.0&percnt;

Nursing Facilities

230

0.7&percnt;

Other Institutional

0

0.0&percnt;

College Student Housing

0

0.0&percnt;

Military Quarters

0

0.0&percnt;

Other Noninstitutional

9

0.0&percnt;

Housing Type

Year Housing was Built

Housing Occupancy

Owned Households With A Mortgage

6,732

53&percnt;

Owned Households Free & Clear

2,312

18&percnt;

Renter Occupied Households

2,840

22&percnt;

Households Vacant

891

7&percnt;

Housing Occupancy

Vacancy Reasons

For Rent

221

25&percnt;

Rented & Unoccupied

11

1&percnt;

For Sale Only

311

35&percnt;

Sold & Unoccupied

39

4&percnt;

For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use

51

6&percnt;

For Migrant Workers

0

0&percnt;

Vacant For Other Reasons

258

29&percnt;

Vacancy Reasons

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Studio Apartment

91

4&percnt;

1 Bedroom

582

25&percnt;

2 Bedroom

1,077

46&percnt;

3+ Bedroom

575

25&percnt;

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $57,806 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 61008 may not be as nice as other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. Most commuters in 61008 can expect to fall in that range. Having to travel to work for over 45 minutes isn't uncommon for people who live here.

Employment Status

Worked Full-time with Earnings

10,557

40&percnt;

Worked Part-time with Earnings

6,584

25&percnt;

No Earnings

9,106

35&percnt;

Employment Status

Average Household Income over Time

Household Income

Annual Individual Earnings

Sources of Household Income

Percent of Households Receiving Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Investment Income

Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Retirement Income

Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Source of Earnings

Worked Full-time with Earnings

10,557

40&percnt;

Worked Part-time with Earnings

6,584

25&percnt;

No Earnings

9,106

35&percnt;

Source of Earnings

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Car, truck, or van

13,981

93.3&percnt;

Public transportation

22

0.1&percnt;

Taxicab

5

0.0&percnt;

Motorcycle

20

0.1&percnt;

Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means

344

2.3&percnt;

Worked at Home

619

4.1&percnt;

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)

Schools and Education

The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. The population is likely to value education because they are very well educated themselves. A much higher percentation of the population has received a college degree.

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

Less than High School Diploma

4,000

18.3&percnt;

High School Graduate

12,221

55.9&percnt;

Associate's degree

1,618

7.4&percnt;

Bachelor's degree

2,607

11.9&percnt;

Master's degree

1,036

4.7&percnt;

Professional school degree

244

1.1&percnt;

Doctorate degree

122

0.6&percnt;

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Enrolled in Public School

6,679

77.0&percnt;

Enrolled in Private School

1,160

13.4&percnt;

Not Enrolled in School

831

9.6&percnt;

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Schools in ZIP Code 61008

ZIP Code 61008 is in the following school districts: Boone County Spec Educ Coop School District, Belvidere Community Unit School District 100, Boone/Winnebago Roe School District, and Private. There are 15 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 61008.